Slowbalt2000

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Looks good!

JapEatr

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4.05

LNFwagonSS

Perfect

KMO43

I'm also running a 4.05 kinda thinking 4.45s would be better

LNFwagonSS

445 gears is best for less gear stess but what else? Just depends on setup and what you are doing with the car and if you care about top speed reduction, shifting sooner, cruising at 3500+rpm @80 mph ect...

63 Nova SS

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Once I get 4.45's in the car I probably won't do interstate anymore. Lots of rpm.

KMO43

With the stg2 cams my car like to rev a bit more that's why I'm thinking 4.45s would work out well for me

63 Nova SS

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You would do well with them if you could find traction

Snail_SS

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I'm sure he will once he upgrades the suspension and puts his tires on the car

KMO43

Well I have those NT01s like I said and I'll do CABs and all that stuff plus drag bags

LNFwagonSS

Final dimensions. Only thing left is to send file and have milled. I also need to make a provision for pullers like the stock piece had but I will be placing it in a slightly different orienting which will be noted after gears are installed on output shaft. Still not 100% sure what grade steel to use. As far as weight, the steel brace I made weighs in under 2lbs.

freakta

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This is awesome. Simple ideas are always the best

EXsoccer1921

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Damn, just had my transmission completely apart for a new gear set, diff, and 4.45s. I would love to get my hands on this.

LNFwagonSS

I can always just send you the brace itself and you could fit it yourself but would be best if you sent me your bellhousing to fit the brace. I've added several thou of material in key spots to ensure best fitment to each bellhousing, not to mention the milling on bellhousing as well as the press fit dowel fastener is the icing on the cake and can only be done after brace is fitted. We are also dealing with a cast alum bellhousing so tolerances are not identical between each bellhousing so I can't just give you a measurement.

Update: final product should be in my hands within a couple weeks. I cannot wait!

YelloEye

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In because I love renderings of parts. This is really neat to see, 6 years later the community is still coming up with fixes.

LNFwagonSS

Exactly. There is no reason the deltas have to die because GM stopped production. Hell, look at the Supras now. They are worth almost as much as the modern GTR relative to wear and mileage in Stock form. We have the same, if not more, potential as comparable Honda platforms only we don't have the vast selection of aftermarket drivetrain parts. It's our missing link. Our f35 is a damn good transmission. There are just a few weak spots which wreak havoc on the entire assembly.

calo247

want this so bad, need to install my 4.45's too haha

freakta

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This is awesome. I love how innovative everyone is. I love my cobalt.

EXsoccer1921

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I may pick up a spare trans in the next couple months and have it built as well. If I do I'll send the bellhousing out to you. Or to a local custom shop and have a complete billet one machined

LNFwagonSS

Billet bellhousing would be ideal but $$$$. Idk how many would spend 1500+ for that. I could design one but again $$$$

LNFwagonSS

I may have went a little overboard on the flashing removal main area of concern was the center with its sharp corners and jagged edges.

63 Nova SS

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I wondered if you even still had yours. Haven't heard much about it for awhile.

LNFwagonSS

Take a look at where the crack travels. It's hard to see but the stress raisers in this area are severe and on every edge. This is why I believe smoothing out the stress raisers in this area is important. Smooth flowing corners lessen the chances of stress fractures.



Finished center stress relief.

freakta

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Looking good

06blackg85ss

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wow I am liking what I see.
and never broke a trans in that area, always just strip 3rd gear.
have no idea how mines holding up so far.
well in the 600whp range now (like 650ish) and over 500wtq on a stock open diff f35.
actually held a 3rd gear pull under spray this weekend.
et street r's come tomorrow, so that may just be the nail in the coffin